Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cold Brook, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

164

Median Agei

41.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.7%134

Two or More

8.5%14

American Indian/Alaska Native

6.1%10

Black

3.7%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%3

High School Diploma

31.6%36

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%7

Some College (1+ yr)

20.2%23

Associate's Degree

9.6%11

Bachelor's Degree

8.8%10

Master's Degree

2.6%3

Professional Degree

4.4%5

HS or Higher

86%

BA or Higher

15.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$150,000

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.1%54

Renter-Occupied

28.9%22

Total Units

Homeownership

71.1%

Vacancy Rate

17.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%1

$50K–$100K

14.8%8

$100K–$150K

33.3%18

$150K–$200K

27.8%15

$200K–$300K

20.4%11

$300K–$500K

1.9%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

1980–1989

5.4%5

1960–1969

19.6%18

1950–1959

14.1%13

1939 or earlier

60.9%56

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

59.2%45

Utility Gas

13.2%10

Wood

11.8%9

Electricity

9.2%7

Bottled/LP Gas

5.3%4

Coal

1.3%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$104,444

Mean Household Incomei

$95,957

Per Capita Incomei

$44,621

Poverty Ratei

11%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

100

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.3%1

$10K–$15K

3.9%3

$15K–$20K

1.3%1

$20K–$25K

6.6%5

$25K–$30K

7.9%6

$30K–$35K

2.6%2

$35K–$40K

1.3%1

$40K–$45K

1.3%1

$45K–$50K

11.8%9

$50K–$60K

1.3%1

$60K–$75K

1.3%1

$100K–$125K

18.4%14

$125K–$150K

28.9%22

$150K–$200K

10.5%8

$200K+

1.3%1

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.6%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

100

Avg. Commutei

37.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

100

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

10(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured